Warlord
Skrewdriver · 1989
40 min · 12 tracks · punk rock
A raw mix of punk energy and aggressive anthems, layered with themes of nationalism and rebellion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Warlord — The title track encapsulates the album's fierce spirit, combining driving rhythms with lyrics that rally listeners around themes of strength and defiance.
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One in a Million II — This track serves as a direct commentary on societal division, resonating with audiences through its assertive delivery and confrontational lyrics.
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The Warrior's Song — This song highlights the band's militaristic imagery and ideals, acting as an anthem for identity and resilience within the punk subculture.
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Excalibur — Through its mythological references, this track conveys a sense of historic valor and pride, drawing connections between past legends and contemporary struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures raw punk energy but is limited by its repetitive themes and production quality.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features aggressive guitar riffs and a driving beat, setting a confrontational tone.
- Several tracks employ repetitive choruses designed for audience participation, typical of anthemic punk.
- The instrumentation is raw, with noticeable distortion on the guitars and a straightforward drum pattern throughout most songs.
- Lyrically, the themes revolve around nationalism and rebellion, which are consistent across multiple tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Warlord 4:39
- 2 One in a Million II 3:29
- 3 Out in the Cold (Big Deal) 2:38
- 4 Their Kingdom Will Fall 2:19
- 5 The Evil Crept In 1:57
- 6 Simple Man 4:52
- 7 Soar Aloft 3:00
- 8 Back in Black 3:39
- 9 Glory 1:53
- 10 Excalibur 3:44
- 11 The Warrior's Song 2:55
- 12 Suddenly 5:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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